Schwerpunktschulungen/deutsche Meisterausbildung
English translation: focal instruction / master craftsman training
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|  Selected response from: John Jory Germany Local time: 14:49 | ||||||
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peer agreement (net): -1Meisterausbildung > master`s level education; Schwerpunktschulungen > emphasis on education Explanation: Schwerpunkt > centre of gravity, but also "emphasis" or "focus" on something; Meisterausbildung > education that leads to master`s level degree. |
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specialised training/German apprenticeship Explanation: Schwerpunkt means "main focus" and A "Meister" is a skilled person: "master baker", "master carpenter" etc. That status is reached after an apprenticeship (5 years in many countries). |
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Vocational courses leading to a certificate of master craftsmanship Explanation: As I was saying, 'master's level degree' is a university qualification which is wrong in this context. I would suggest 'vocational courses leading to a certificate of master craftsmanship', perhaps with an explanation of the German apprenticeship system. Schwerpunktschulen - vocational colleges or even vocationally focused colleges -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2002-10-24 09:47:29 (GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Just realised it says SchwerpunktschulUNGen - employment (job) focused training courses, or perhaps just vocational courses? |
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focal instruction/training Explanation: Schwerpunktschulung = focal instruction I wouldn't use training, as that is the better term for: Meisterausbildung = master craftsman training Ausbildung is used in the sense of vocational training, whilst Schulung is used in the sense of learning how to use or apply something new, i.e. instruction. |
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